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Which one of the following is also known as antidiuretic hormone

A

Oxytocin

B

Vasopressin

C

Adrenaline

D

Calcitonin

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B
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is also known as vasopressin or pitressin. It is secreted from posterior lobe of pituitary gland.
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